Steve Isakowitz  will join speakers from NASA, the commercial space industry’s “space angels,” and “astropreneurs” to discuss next-gen projects—from shoebox-sized satellites that will monitor the world’s supply chains, to a fleet of dumpsters for collecting orbital debris.

Note: The panel time listed below is local to Los Angeles (Pacific Daylight Time):

Wednesday, May 2 at the Beverly Hilton, Wilshire Ballroom, from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Topic: “The Final Frontier: Space as a Business Opportunity”

The industry and NASA are moving quickly to develop the space economy and explore the further reaches of our solar system, and beyond. Panelists will discuss the opportunities and obstacles to this commercial, scientific, and cultural frontier.

Guest:

Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce

Moderator:

Jane Wells, Special Correspondent, CNBC

Confirmed speakers include:

• Chad Anderson, CEO, Space Angels
• Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation
• Jennifer Lopez, Commercial Innovation Technology Lead, CASIS
• Will Marshall, Co-Founder and CEO, Planet
• Philip McAlister, Director of Commercial Spaceflight Development, NASA

During the four-day conference beginning April 29, the Milken Institute will welcome attendees from more than 60 countries across six continents, making it the most broadly attended gathering in its history.

Confirmed attendees include current and former senior U.S. government officials who will join international policymakers for candid conversations about trade, technology, national security and the opioid crisis, among other issues. At the same time, CEOs, philanthropists, investors, innovators, and medical researchers will tackle topics ranging from artificial intelligence to blockchain, financial regulations, global markets and breakthroughs in health.

The Milken Institute Global Conference may be monitored through social media with the hashtag #MIGlobal. A number of special guests will participate in interviews on Facebook Live and LinkedIn.